>Start game as Hard Reset origin
>The planet that has the firmware update to remove the crippling amenities usage is inside another empire, most likely an advanced one due to how fast they're expanding and most likely belligerent
>To add insult to injury, a freaking radiant storm start right next to my core system before I even get 20 year ingame (+10% to 30% aminities usage) and is most likely going to stay for years because my sector is right into the travel path

Pic related, this is pure suffering, every single one of my planet is rife with crimes and destruction due to the storm. I can barely keep control of my capital even with tons of enforcers.